Sabougla, Mississippi
Sabougla is an unincorporated community in Calhoun County, Mississippi, United States.[1]
Sabougla, Mississippi | |
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| Coordinates: 33°46′33″N 89°27′51″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Calhoun |
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 676987[1] |
History
The community takes its name from Sabougla Creek, which flows near the site.[2] A post office called Sabougla was in operation from 1873 until 1920.[3]
Notable person
Leo Welch, a gospel blues musician and guitarist, was born at Sabouga in 1932.[4]
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References
- "Sabougla". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- Baca, Keith A. (2007). Native American Place Names in Mississippi. University Press of Mississippi. p. 89. ISBN 978-1-60473-483-6.
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
- "Leo Welch". All Music. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
Municipalities and communities of Calhoun County, Mississippi, United States | ||
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| Towns |  Map of Mississippi highlighting Calhoun County | |
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